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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 558.36 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 558.36 and 330.44 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 558.36 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/558.36 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 558.36 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 184,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,504.48/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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