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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.00, 671.96 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.00, 671.96 and 330.56 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.00 : 671.96 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.00/671.96 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.00x = 671.96 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.00x = 222,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,123.08/488.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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