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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 688.99 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 688.99 and 332.87 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 688.99 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/688.99 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 688.99 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 229,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,344.10/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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