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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 633.17 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 633.17 and 330.94 is: 497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 633.17 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/633.17 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 633.17 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 209,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,537.48/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.54

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