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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.69, 683.84 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.69, 683.84 and 333.59 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.69 : 683.84 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.69/683.84 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.69x = 683.84 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.69x = 228,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,119.60/455.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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