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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.30, 556.80 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.30, 556.80 and 330.32 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.30 : 556.80 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.30/556.80 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.30x = 556.80 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.30x = 183,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,922.18/404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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