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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 460.49 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 460.49 and 322.65 is: 444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 460.49 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/460.49 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 460.49 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 148,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,575.49/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.85

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