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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.62, 688.67 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.62, 688.67 and 332.54 is: 459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.62 : 688.67 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.62/688.67 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.62x = 688.67 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.62x = 229,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,012.87/498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.29

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