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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.37, 590.34 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.37, 590.34 and 330.35 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.37 : 590.34 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.37/590.34 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.37x = 590.34 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.37x = 195,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,015.87/427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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