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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 693.50 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 693.50 and 333.05 is: 499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 693.50 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/693.50 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 693.50 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 230,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,970.24/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.69

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