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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 561.68 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 561.68 and 333.84 is: 459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 561.68 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/561.68 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 561.68 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 187,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,509.58/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.97

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