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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 653.02 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 653.02 and 333.66 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 653.02 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/653.02 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 653.02 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 217,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,885.82/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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