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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 714.54 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 714.54 and 330.68 is: 495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 714.54 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/714.54 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 714.54 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 236,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,284.09/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.08

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