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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 609.68 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 609.68 and 330.24 is: 493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 609.68 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/609.68 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 609.68 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 201,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,340.72/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.48

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