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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.55, 688.16 and 332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.55, 688.16 and 332.81 is: 459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.55 : 688.16 = 332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.55/688.16 = 332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.55x = 688.16 × 332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.55x = 229,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,030.37/498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.39

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