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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.77, 597.29 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.77, 597.29 and 333.30 is: 460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.77 : 597.29 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.77/597.29 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.77x = 597.29 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.77x = 199,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,075.09/432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.00

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