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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.68, 726.46 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.68, 726.46 and 330.60 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.68 : 726.46 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.68/726.46 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.68x = 726.46 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.68x = 240,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,167.68/484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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