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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.77, 684.47 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.77, 684.47 and 330.13 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.77 : 684.47 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.77/684.47 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.77x = 684.47 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.77x = 225,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,964.08/495.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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