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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 632.19 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 632.19 and 333.18 is: 460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 632.19 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/632.19 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 632.19 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 210,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,633.06/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.19

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