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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 682.02 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 682.02 and 333.72 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 682.02 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/682.02 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 682.02 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 227,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,603.71/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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