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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 593.60 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 593.60 and 330.18 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 593.60 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/593.60 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 593.60 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 195,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,993.20/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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