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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.46, 643.57 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.46, 643.57 and 333.72 is: 460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.46 : 643.57 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.46/643.57 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.46x = 643.57 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.46x = 214,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,772.18/466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.43

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