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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 574.64 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 574.64 and 333.90 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 574.64 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/574.64 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 574.64 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 191,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,872.83/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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