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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.71, 605.16 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.71, 605.16 and 333.83 is: 460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.71 : 605.16 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.71/605.16 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.71x = 605.16 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.71x = 202,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,022.08/438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.50

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