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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 690.57 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 690.57 and 330.24 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 690.57 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/690.57 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 690.57 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 228,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,053.84/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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