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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.87, 459.78 and 332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.87, 459.78 and 332.86 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.87 : 459.78 = 332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.87/459.78 = 332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.87x = 459.78 × 332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.87x = 153,040.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,040.07/333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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