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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 684.48 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 684.48 and 333.29 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 684.48 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/684.48 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 684.48 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 228,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,130.34/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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