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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.74, 558.87 and 330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.74, 558.87 and 330.07 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.74 : 558.87 = 330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.74/558.87 = 330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.74x = 558.87 × 330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.74x = 184,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,466.22/404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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