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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.79, 607.34 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.79, 607.34 and 330.09 is: 454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.79 : 607.34 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.79/607.34 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.79x = 607.34 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.79x = 200,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,475.21/440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.81

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