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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 687.72 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 687.72 and 332.80 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 687.72 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/687.72 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 687.72 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 228,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,873.22/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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