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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.40, 652.91 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.40, 652.91 and 333.27 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.40 : 652.91 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.40/652.91 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.40x = 652.91 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.40x = 217,593.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,593.65/473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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