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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 456.72 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 456.72 and 330.40 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 456.72 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/456.72 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 456.72 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 150,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,900.29/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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