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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.56, 604.26 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.56, 604.26 and 330.84 is: 495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.56 : 604.26 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.56/604.26 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.56x = 604.26 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.56x = 199,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,913.38/403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.37

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