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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.82, 684.28 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.82, 684.28 and 330.04 is: 455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.82 : 684.28 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.82/684.28 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.82x = 684.28 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.82x = 225,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,839.77/495.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.49

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