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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 632.10 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 632.10 and 330.68 is: 496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 632.10 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/632.10 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 632.10 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 209,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,022.83/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.49

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