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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 652.32 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 652.32 and 333.24 is: 459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 652.32 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/652.32 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 652.32 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 217,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,379.12/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.26

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