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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.61, 558.01 and 330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.61, 558.01 and 330.79 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.61 : 558.01 = 330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.61/558.01 = 330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.61x = 558.01 × 330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.61x = 184,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,584.13/404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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