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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.46, 580.98 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.46, 580.98 and 333.98 is: 460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.46 : 580.98 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.46/580.98 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.46x = 580.98 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.46x = 194,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,035.70/421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.39

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