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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 681.26 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 681.26 and 333.96 is: 500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 681.26 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/681.26 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 681.26 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 227,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,511.92/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.11

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