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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 649.26 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 649.26 and 330.81 is: 456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 649.26 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/649.26 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 649.26 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 214,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,781.70/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.07

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