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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 580.32 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 580.32 and 333.30 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 580.32 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/580.32 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 580.32 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 193,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,420.66/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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