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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.74, 631.74 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.74, 631.74 and 333.81 is: 460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.74 : 631.74 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.74/631.74 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.74x = 631.74 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.74x = 210,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,881.13/457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.70

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