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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 618.65 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 618.65 and 330.89 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 618.65 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/618.65 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 618.65 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 204,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,705.10/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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