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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 658.73 and 330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 658.73 and 330.01 is: 455.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 658.73 = 330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/658.73 = 330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 658.73 × 330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 217,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,386.67/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.39

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