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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488, 673.34 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488, 673.34 and 330.66 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 673.34 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/673.34 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 673.34 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 222,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,646.60/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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