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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.61, 476.71 and 333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.61, 476.71 and 333.73 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.61 : 476.71 = 333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.61/476.71 = 333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.61x = 476.71 × 333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.61x = 159,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,092.43/345.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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