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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.61, 684.21 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.61, 684.21 and 330.06 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.61 : 684.21 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.61/684.21 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.61x = 684.21 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.61x = 225,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,830.35/495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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