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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.80, 564 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.80, 564 and 330.08 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.80 : 564 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.80/564 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.80x = 564 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.80x = 186,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,165.12/408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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