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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 684.94 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 684.94 and 330.60 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 684.94 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/684.94 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 684.94 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 226,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,441.16/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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