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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 700.62 and 330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 700.62 and 330.01 is: 495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 700.62 = 330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/700.62 = 330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 700.62 × 330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 231,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,208.62/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.27

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