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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 631.80 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 631.80 and 333.11 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 631.80 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/631.80 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 631.80 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 210,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,460.48/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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