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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 631.85 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 631.85 and 330.06 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 631.85 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/631.85 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 631.85 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 208,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,547.43/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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