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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.38, 683.46 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.38, 683.46 and 333.88 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.38 : 683.46 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.38/683.46 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.38x = 683.46 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.38x = 228,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,193.62/455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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