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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 455.79 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 455.79 and 299.89 is: 413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 455.79 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/455.79 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 455.79 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 136,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,686.86/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.36

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