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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 585.46 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 585.46 and 330.12 is: 455.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 585.46 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/585.46 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 585.46 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 193,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,267.48/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.16

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