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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 496.71 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 496.71 and 304.01 is: 455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 496.71 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/496.71 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 496.71 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 151,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,000.80/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.73

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