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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.84, 685.16 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.84, 685.16 and 330.76 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.84 : 685.16 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.84/685.16 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.84x = 685.16 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.84x = 226,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,623.52/496.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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