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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.07, 684.95 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.07, 684.95 and 333.11 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.07 : 684.95 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.07/684.95 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.07x = 684.95 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.07x = 228,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,163.74/457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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