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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.86, 649.10 and 330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.86, 649.10 and 330.55 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.86 : 649.10 = 330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.86/649.10 = 330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.86x = 649.10 × 330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.86x = 214,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,559.21/470.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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