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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 558.18 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 558.18 and 331.29 is: 457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 558.18 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/558.18 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 558.18 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 184,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,919.45/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.00

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