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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 558.09 and 330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 558.09 and 330.93 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 558.09 = 330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/558.09 = 330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 558.09 × 330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 184,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,688.72/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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