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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 682.56 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 682.56 and 333.56 is: 499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 682.56 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/682.56 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 682.56 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 227,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,674.71/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.86

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