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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 680.55 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 680.55 and 333.46 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 680.55 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/680.55 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 680.55 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 226,936.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,936.20/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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