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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 1,080.68 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 1,080.68 and 330.21 is: 495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,080.68 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,080.68 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,080.68 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 356,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,849.69/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.62

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