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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 658.08 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 658.08 and 330.08 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 658.08 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/658.08 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 658.08 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 217,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,219.05/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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