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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 631.67 and 333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 631.67 and 333.86 is: 460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 631.67 = 333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/631.67 = 333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 631.67 × 333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 210,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,884.52/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.26

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