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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 682.86 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 682.86 and 330.42 is: 495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 682.86 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/682.86 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 682.86 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 225,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,630.60/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.36

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