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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.15, 658.80 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.15, 658.80 and 330.14 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.15 : 658.80 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.15/658.80 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.15x = 658.80 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.15x = 217,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,492.94/477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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