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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.61, 687.96 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.61, 687.96 and 332.71 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.61 : 687.96 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.61/687.96 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.61x = 687.96 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.61x = 228,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,889.51/498.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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