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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 679.20 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 679.20 and 330.57 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 679.20 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/679.20 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 679.20 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 224,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,523.14/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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