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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 682.56 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 682.56 and 333.18 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 682.56 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/682.56 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 682.56 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 227,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,415.34/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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