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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.00, 632.87 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.00, 632.87 and 333.44 is: 460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.00 : 632.87 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.00/632.87 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.00x = 632.87 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.00x = 211,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,023.90/458.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.75

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