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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.62, 459.86 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.62, 459.86 and 327.14 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.62 : 459.86 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.62/459.86 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.62x = 459.86 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.62x = 150,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,438.60/333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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