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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 573.93 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 573.93 and 333.21 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 573.93 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/573.93 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 573.93 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 191,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,239.22/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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