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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.45, 561.42 and 333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.45, 561.42 and 333.67 is: 460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.45 : 561.42 = 333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.45/561.42 = 333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.45x = 561.42 × 333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.45x = 187,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,329.01/406.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.89

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