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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.68, 456.64 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.68, 456.64 and 295.45 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.68 : 456.64 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.68/456.64 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.68x = 456.64 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.68x = 134,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,912.41/330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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