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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.03, 649.04 and 330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.03, 649.04 and 330.45 is: 456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.03 : 649.04 = 330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.03/649.04 = 330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.03x = 649.04 × 330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.03x = 214,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,477.59/470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.31

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