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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.25, 684.42 and 330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.25, 684.42 and 330.53 is: 455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.25 : 684.42 = 330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.25/684.42 = 330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.25x = 684.42 × 330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.25x = 226,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,221.34/496.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.86

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