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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 682.26 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 682.26 and 333.32 is: 500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 682.26 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/682.26 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 682.26 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 227,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,410.90/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.24

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