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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 681.71 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 681.71 and 333.69 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 681.71 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/681.71 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 681.71 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 227,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,478.14/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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