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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 585.66 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 585.66 and 330.82 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 585.66 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/585.66 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 585.66 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 193,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,748.04/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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