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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.90, 684.48 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.90, 684.48 and 330.24 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.90 : 684.48 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.90/684.48 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.90x = 684.48 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.90x = 226,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,042.68/495.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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