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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 495.69 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 495.69 and 304.62 is: 456.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 495.69 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/495.69 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 495.69 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 150,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,997.09/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.49

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