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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 589.80 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 589.80 and 333.84 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 589.80 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/589.80 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 589.80 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 196,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,898.83/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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