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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.03, 634.24 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.03, 634.24 and 333.88 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.03 : 634.24 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.03/634.24 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.03x = 634.24 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.03x = 211,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,760.05/460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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