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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.87, 649.11 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.87, 649.11 and 330.54 is: 455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.87 : 649.11 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.87/649.11 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.87x = 649.11 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.87x = 214,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,556.82/470.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.67

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