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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.63, 483.87 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.63, 483.87 and 333.62 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.63 : 483.87 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.63/483.87 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.63x = 483.87 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.63x = 161,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,429.36/350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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