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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.63, 649.21 and 330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.63, 649.21 and 330.69 is: 456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.63 : 649.21 = 330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.63/649.21 = 330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.63x = 649.21 × 330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.63x = 214,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,687.25/470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.17

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