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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 460.98 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 460.98 and 333.76 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 460.98 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/460.98 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 460.98 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 153,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,856.68/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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