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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 605.82 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 605.82 and 333.76 is: 460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 605.82 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/605.82 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 605.82 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 202,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,198.48/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.94

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