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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.71, 590.85 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.71, 590.85 and 330.72 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.71 : 590.85 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.71/590.85 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.71x = 590.85 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.71x = 195,405.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,405.91/427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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