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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.54, 631.46 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.54, 631.46 and 333.61 is: 460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.54 : 631.46 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.54/631.46 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.54x = 631.46 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.54x = 210,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,661.37/457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.42

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