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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 456.60 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 456.60 and 317.44 is: 437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 456.60 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/456.60 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 456.60 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 144,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,943.10/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.97

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