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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.60, 562.02 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.60, 562.02 and 333.69 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.60 : 562.02 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.60/562.02 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.60x = 562.02 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.60x = 187,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,540.45/407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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