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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.24, 684.92 and 330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.24, 684.92 and 330.46 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.24 : 684.92 = 330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.24/684.92 = 330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.24x = 684.92 × 330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.24x = 226,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,337.78/496.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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