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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.93, 630.32 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.93, 630.32 and 330.10 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.93 : 630.32 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.93/630.32 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.93x = 630.32 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.93x = 208,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,065.41/420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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