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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 694.52 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 694.52 and 333.32 is: 499.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 694.52 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/694.52 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 694.52 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 231,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,495.39/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.43

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