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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.37, 608.22 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.37, 608.22 and 330.30 is: 456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.37 : 608.22 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.37/608.22 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.37x = 608.22 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.37x = 200,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,895.07/440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.20

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