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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.62, 556.46 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.62, 556.46 and 333.96 is: 460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.62 : 556.46 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.62/556.46 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.62x = 556.46 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.62x = 185,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,835.38/403.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.42

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