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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.64, 687.87 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.64, 687.87 and 332.80 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.64 : 687.87 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.64/687.87 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.64x = 687.87 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.64x = 228,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,923.14/498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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