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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 605.74 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 605.74 and 331.54 is: 496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 605.74 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/605.74 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 605.74 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 200,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,826.35/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.56

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