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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 684.84 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 684.84 and 330.56 is: 456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 684.84 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/684.84 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 684.84 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 226,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,380.71/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.34

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