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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.52, 590.85 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.52, 590.85 and 330.24 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.52 : 590.85 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.52/590.85 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.52x = 590.85 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.52x = 195,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,122.30/428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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