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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 658.62 and 330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 658.62 and 330.03 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 658.62 = 330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/658.62 = 330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 658.62 × 330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 217,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,364.36/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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