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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.23, 593.82 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.23, 593.82 and 330.80 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.23 : 593.82 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.23/593.82 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.23x = 593.82 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.23x = 196,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,437.14/430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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