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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.07, 556.25 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.07, 556.25 and 333.09 is: 459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.07 : 556.25 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.07/556.25 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.07x = 556.25 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.07x = 185,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,279.65/403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.68

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