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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 638.58 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 638.58 and 330 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 638.58 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/638.58 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 638.58 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 210,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,731.40/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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