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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 687.96 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 687.96 and 333.24 is: 459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 687.96 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/687.96 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 687.96 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 229,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,255.79/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.61

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