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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 604.87 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 604.87 and 333.62 is: 460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 604.87 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/604.87 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 604.87 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 201,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,795.14/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.29

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