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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.70, 687.09 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.70, 687.09 and 330.06 is: 494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.70 : 687.09 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.70/687.09 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.70x = 687.09 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.70x = 226,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,780.93/458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.40

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