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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 683.73 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 683.73 and 330.27 is: 495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 683.73 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/683.73 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 683.73 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 225,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,815.51/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.41

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