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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.74, 631.74 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.74, 631.74 and 333.82 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.74 : 631.74 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.74/631.74 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.74x = 631.74 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.74x = 210,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,887.45/457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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