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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 584.88 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 584.88 and 330.48 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 584.88 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/584.88 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 584.88 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 193,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,291.14/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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