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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 657.82 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 657.82 and 330.92 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 657.82 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/657.82 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 657.82 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 217,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,685.79/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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