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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 500.46 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 500.46 and 304.98 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 500.46 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/500.46 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 500.46 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 152,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,630.29/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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