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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.21, 594.26 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.21, 594.26 and 330.02 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.21 : 594.26 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.21/594.26 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.21x = 594.26 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.21x = 196,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,117.69/430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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