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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 683.98 and 330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 683.98 and 330.05 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 683.98 = 330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/683.98 = 330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 683.98 × 330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 225,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,747.60/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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