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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 688.08 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 688.08 and 330.72 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 688.08 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/688.08 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 688.08 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 227,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,561.82/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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