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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 561.68 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 561.68 and 333.59 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 561.68 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/561.68 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 561.68 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 187,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,366.35/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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