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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.04, 684.81 and 330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.04, 684.81 and 330.39 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.04 : 684.81 = 330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.04/684.81 = 330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.04x = 684.81 × 330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.04x = 226,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,254.38/496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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