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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 656.82 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 656.82 and 330.36 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 656.82 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/656.82 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 656.82 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 216,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,987.06/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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