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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.65, 685.40 and 330.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.65, 685.40 and 330.58 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.65 : 685.40 = 330.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.65/685.40 = 330.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.65x = 685.40 × 330.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.65x = 226,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,579.53/496.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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