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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 605.10 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 605.10 and 333.44 is: 460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 605.10 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/605.10 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 605.10 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 201,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,762.88/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.29

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