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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 657.96 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 657.96 and 330.04 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 657.96 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/657.96 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 657.96 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 217,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,153.12/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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