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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.24, 603.66 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.24, 603.66 and 333.56 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.24 : 603.66 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.24/603.66 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.24x = 603.66 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.24x = 201,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,356.83/437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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