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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 576.87 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 576.87 and 330.80 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 576.87 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/576.87 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 576.87 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 190,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,828.60/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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