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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 682.59 and 330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 682.59 and 330.51 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 682.59 = 330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/682.59 = 330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 682.59 × 330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 225,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,602.82/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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