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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.44, 672.56 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.44, 672.56 and 330.10 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.44 : 672.56 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.44/672.56 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.44x = 672.56 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.44x = 222,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,008.69/487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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