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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 726.70 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 726.70 and 330.76 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 726.70 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/726.70 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 726.70 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 240,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,366.99/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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