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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.79, 673.34 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.79, 673.34 and 330.35 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.79 : 673.34 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.79/673.34 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.79x = 673.34 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.79x = 222,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,434.50/487.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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