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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 609.80 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 609.80 and 330.08 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 609.80 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/609.80 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 609.80 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 201,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,285.13/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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