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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 605.02 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 605.02 and 333.36 is: 460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 605.02 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/605.02 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 605.02 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 201,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,689.47/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.21

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