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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 682.83 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 682.83 and 333.18 is: 500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 682.83 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/682.83 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 682.83 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 227,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,505.30/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.36

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