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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 599.94 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 599.94 and 330.18 is: 455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 599.94 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/599.94 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 599.94 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 198,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,088.19/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.25

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