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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 657.63 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 657.63 and 330.50 is: 495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 657.63 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/657.63 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 657.63 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 217,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,343.43/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.28

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