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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 627.61 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 627.61 and 330.80 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 627.61 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/627.61 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 627.61 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 207,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,613.39/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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