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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 688.26 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 688.26 and 330.78 is: 456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 688.26 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/688.26 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 688.26 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 227,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,662.64/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.38

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