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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 585 and 330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 585 and 330.25 is: 455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 585 = 330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/585 = 330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 585 × 330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 193,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,196.25/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.94

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