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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.58, 685.22 and 330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.58, 685.22 and 330.98 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.58 : 685.22 = 330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.58/685.22 = 330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.58x = 685.22 × 330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.58x = 226,794.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,794.12/496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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