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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.06, 575.91 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.06, 575.91 and 330.12 is: 455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.06 : 575.91 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.06/575.91 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.06x = 575.91 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.06x = 190,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,119.41/417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.86

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