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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.94, 686.79 and 330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.94, 686.79 and 330.11 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.94 : 686.79 = 330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.94/686.79 = 330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.94x = 686.79 × 330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.94x = 226,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,716.25/497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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