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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 594.70 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 594.70 and 330.96 is: 456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 594.70 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/594.70 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 594.70 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 196,817.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,817.90/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.97

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