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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 561.58 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 561.58 and 333.02 is: 459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 561.58 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/561.58 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 561.58 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 187,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,017.37/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.59

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