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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 685.95 and 333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 685.95 and 333.77 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 685.95 = 333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/685.95 = 333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 685.95 × 333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 228,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,946.10/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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