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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.02, 688.26 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.02, 688.26 and 330.50 is: 495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.02 : 688.26 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.02/688.26 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.02x = 688.26 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.02x = 227,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,469.93/459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.56

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