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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.48, 684.30 and 330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.48, 684.30 and 330.39 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.48 : 684.30 = 330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.48/684.30 = 330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.48x = 684.30 × 330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.48x = 226,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,085.88/495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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