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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.69, 459.49 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.69, 459.49 and 317.28 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.69 : 459.49 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.69/459.49 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.69x = 459.49 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.69x = 145,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,788.51/333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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