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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.18, 652.66 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.18, 652.66 and 333.59 is: 460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.18 : 652.66 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.18/652.66 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.18x = 652.66 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.18x = 217,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,716.75/473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.12

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