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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.14, 684.50 and 330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.14, 684.50 and 330.29 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.14 : 684.50 = 330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.14/684.50 = 330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.14x = 684.50 × 330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.14x = 226,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,083.51/496.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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