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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 589.03 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 589.03 and 333.70 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 589.03 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/589.03 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 589.03 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 196,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,559.31/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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