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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.01, 588.65 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.01, 588.65 and 333.65 is: 459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.01 : 588.65 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.01/588.65 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.01x = 588.65 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.01x = 196,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,398.46/427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.94

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