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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 609.76 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 609.76 and 330.28 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 609.76 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/609.76 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 609.76 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 201,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,391.53/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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