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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 631.80 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 631.80 and 333.44 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 631.80 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/631.80 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 631.80 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 210,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,667.39/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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