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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.55, 649.04 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.55, 649.04 and 330.96 is: 456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.55 : 649.04 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.55/649.04 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.55x = 649.04 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.55x = 214,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,804.62/470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.50

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