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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.17, 611.15 and 330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.17, 611.15 and 330.95 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.17 : 611.15 = 330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.17/611.15 = 330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.17x = 611.15 × 330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.17x = 202,255.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,255.38/408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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