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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.73, 658.92 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.73, 658.92 and 330.40 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.73 : 658.92 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.73/658.92 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.73x = 658.92 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.73x = 217,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,707.17/477.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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