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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 592.26 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 592.26 and 330.57 is: 456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 592.26 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/592.26 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 592.26 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 195,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,783.39/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.40

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