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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 684.95 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 684.95 and 330.68 is: 456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 684.95 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/684.95 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 684.95 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 226,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,499.32/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.58

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