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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 604.22 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 604.22 and 330.08 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 604.22 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/604.22 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 604.22 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 199,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,440.94/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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