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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 627.36 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 627.36 and 330.72 is: 455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 627.36 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/627.36 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 627.36 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 207,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,480.50/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.96

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