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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.52, 684.80 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.52, 684.80 and 330.68 is: 456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.52 : 684.80 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.52/684.80 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.52x = 684.80 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.52x = 226,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,449.66/496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.07

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