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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 681.02 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 681.02 and 333.13 is: 499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 681.02 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/681.02 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 681.02 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 226,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,868.19/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.85

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