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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 591.06 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 591.06 and 330.40 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 591.06 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/591.06 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 591.06 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 195,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,286.22/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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