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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 584.50 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 584.50 and 330.72 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 584.50 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/584.50 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 584.50 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 193,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,309.77/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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