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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.15, 640.53 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.15, 640.53 and 333.93 is: 459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.15 : 640.53 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.15/640.53 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.15x = 640.53 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.15x = 213,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,892.18/465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.83

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