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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.21, 741.48 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.21, 741.48 and 330.33 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.21 : 741.48 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.21/741.48 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.21x = 741.48 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.21x = 244,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,933.09/494.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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