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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 679.59 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 679.59 and 330.89 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 679.59 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/679.59 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 679.59 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 224,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,866.14/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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