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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.39, 684.67 and 330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.39, 684.67 and 330.55 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.39 : 684.67 = 330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.39/684.67 = 330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.39x = 684.67 × 330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.39x = 226,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,317.67/496.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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