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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 680.16 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 680.16 and 330.14 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 680.16 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/680.16 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 680.16 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 224,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,548.02/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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