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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.25, 558.62 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.25, 558.62 and 330.54 is: 456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.25 : 558.62 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.25/558.62 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.25x = 558.62 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.25x = 184,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,646.25/404.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.76

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