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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 592.44 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 592.44 and 330.68 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 592.44 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/592.44 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 592.44 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 195,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,908.06/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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