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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.51, 456.71 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.51, 456.71 and 314.49 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.51 : 456.71 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.51/456.71 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.51x = 456.71 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.51x = 143,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,629.16/330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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