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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 558.88 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 558.88 and 331.12 is: 456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 558.88 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/558.88 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 558.88 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 185,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,056.35/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.97

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