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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 584.97 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 584.97 and 330.32 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 584.97 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/584.97 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 584.97 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 193,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,227.29/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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