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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.85, 581.71 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.85, 581.71 and 333.18 is: 459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.85 : 581.71 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.85/581.71 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.85x = 581.71 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.85x = 193,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,814.14/421.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.44

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