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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.51, 494.82 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.51, 494.82 and 307.74 is: 460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.51 : 494.82 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.51/494.82 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.51x = 494.82 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.51x = 152,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,275.91/330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.73

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