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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 669.13 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 669.13 and 330.57 is: 496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 669.13 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/669.13 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 669.13 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 221,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,193.48/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.11

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