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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 494.76 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 494.76 and 325.04 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 494.76 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/494.76 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 494.76 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 160,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,816.79/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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