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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.81, 659.52 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.81, 659.52 and 330.30 is: 455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.81 : 659.52 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.81/659.52 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.81x = 659.52 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.81x = 217,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,839.46/477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.91

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