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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 681.58 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 681.58 and 333.16 is: 499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 681.58 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/681.58 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 681.58 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 227,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,075.19/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.24

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