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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.01, 689.58 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.01, 689.58 and 330.18 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.01 : 689.58 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.01/689.58 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.01x = 689.58 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.01x = 227,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,685.52/461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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