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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 645.84 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 645.84 and 330 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 645.84 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/645.84 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 645.84 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 213,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,127.20/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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