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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 605.83 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 605.83 and 333.88 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 605.83 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/605.83 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 605.83 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 202,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,271.49/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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