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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.66, 649.20 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.66, 649.20 and 330.60 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.66 : 649.20 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.66/649.20 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.66x = 649.20 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.66x = 214,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,625.52/432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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