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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 639.12 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 639.12 and 330 is: 494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 639.12 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/639.12 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 639.12 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 210,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,909.60/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.54

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