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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 604.94 and 333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 604.94 and 333.35 is: 460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 604.94 = 333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/604.94 = 333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 604.94 × 333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 201,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,652.06/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.14

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