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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 584.66 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 584.66 and 330 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 584.66 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/584.66 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 584.66 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 192,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,936.15/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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