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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.86, 684.45 and 330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.86, 684.45 and 330.01 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.86 : 684.45 = 330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.86/684.45 = 330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.86x = 684.45 × 330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.86x = 225,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,873.63/495.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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