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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 593.97 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 593.97 and 330.44 is: 456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 593.97 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/593.97 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 593.97 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 196,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,270.94/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.23

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