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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.64, 643.30 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.64, 643.30 and 333.83 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.64 : 643.30 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.64/643.30 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.64x = 643.30 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.64x = 214,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,748.79/466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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