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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.35, 741.47 and 330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.35, 741.47 and 330.95 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.35 : 741.47 = 330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.35/741.47 = 330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.35x = 741.47 × 330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.35x = 245,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,389.40/495.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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