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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 631.96 and 333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 631.96 and 333.49 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 631.96 = 333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/631.96 = 333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 631.96 × 333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 210,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,752.34/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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