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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.87, 690.21 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.87, 690.21 and 330.27 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.87 : 690.21 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.87/690.21 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.87x = 690.21 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.87x = 227,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,955.66/459.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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