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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.89, 561.78 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.89, 561.78 and 333.36 is: 460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.89 : 561.78 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.89/561.78 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.89x = 561.78 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.89x = 187,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,274.98/406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.26

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