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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.33, 578.01 and 330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.33, 578.01 and 330.67 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.33 : 578.01 = 330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.33/578.01 = 330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.33x = 578.01 × 330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.33x = 191,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,130.57/419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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