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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.83, 684.54 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.83, 684.54 and 330.28 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.83 : 684.54 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.83/684.54 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.83x = 684.54 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.83x = 226,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,088.16/495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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