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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.55, 590.94 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.55, 590.94 and 330.09 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.55 : 590.94 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.55/590.94 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.55x = 590.94 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.55x = 195,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,063.38/428.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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