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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 681.84 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 681.84 and 333.44 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 681.84 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/681.84 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 681.84 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 227,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,352.73/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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