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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.57, 648.98 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.57, 648.98 and 330.64 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.57 : 648.98 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.57/648.98 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.57x = 648.98 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.57x = 214,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,576.71/470.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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