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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 584.34 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 584.34 and 330.96 is: 457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 584.34 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/584.34 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 584.34 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 193,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,393.17/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.06

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