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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 665.76 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 665.76 and 330.24 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 665.76 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/665.76 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 665.76 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 219,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,860.58/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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