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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 590.04 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 590.04 and 330.14 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 590.04 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/590.04 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 590.04 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 194,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,797.28/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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