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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 603.78 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 603.78 and 333.02 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 603.78 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/603.78 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 603.78 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 201,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,070.82/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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