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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.32, 672.66 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.32, 672.66 and 330.18 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.32 : 672.66 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.32/672.66 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.32x = 672.66 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.32x = 222,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,098.88/487.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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