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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.90, 631.68 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.90, 631.68 and 333.50 is: 460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.90 : 631.68 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.90/631.68 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.90x = 631.68 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.90x = 210,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,665.28/457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.07

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