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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.39, 658.08 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.39, 658.08 and 330.33 is: 455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.39 : 658.08 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.39/658.08 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.39x = 658.08 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.39x = 217,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,383.57/477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.36

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