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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.62, 686.51 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.62, 686.51 and 333.12 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.62 : 686.51 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.62/686.51 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.62x = 686.51 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.62x = 228,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,690.21/457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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