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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 631.65 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 631.65 and 333.81 is: 459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 631.65 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/631.65 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 631.65 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 210,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,851.09/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.85

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