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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.24, 590.19 and 330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.24, 590.19 and 330.25 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.24 : 590.19 = 330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.24/590.19 = 330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.24x = 590.19 × 330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.24x = 194,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,910.25/427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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