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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.92, 688.75 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.92, 688.75 and 333.24 is: 460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.92 : 688.75 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.92/688.75 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.92x = 688.75 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.92x = 229,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,518.22/498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.03

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