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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.40, 658.92 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.40, 658.92 and 330.22 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.40 : 658.92 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.40/658.92 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.40x = 658.92 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.40x = 217,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,588.56/477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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