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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.99, 457.14 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.99, 457.14 and 304.66 is: 420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.99 : 457.14 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.99/457.14 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.99x = 457.14 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.99x = 139,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,272.27/330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.77

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