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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 588.33 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 588.33 and 333.23 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 588.33 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/588.33 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 588.33 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 196,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,049.21/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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