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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 489.64 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 489.64 and 333.72 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 489.64 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/489.64 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 489.64 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 163,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,402.66/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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