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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.18, 701.10 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.18, 701.10 and 330.66 is: 495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.18 : 701.10 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.18/701.10 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.18x = 701.10 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.18x = 231,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,825.73/468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.16

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