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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 494.93 and 320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 494.93 and 320.79 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 494.93 = 320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/494.93 = 320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 494.93 × 320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 158,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,768.59/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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