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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 682.72 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 682.72 and 333.50 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 682.72 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/682.72 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 682.72 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 227,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,682.87/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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