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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.58, 652.98 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.58, 652.98 and 333.72 is: 460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.58 : 652.98 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.58/652.98 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.58x = 652.98 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.58x = 217,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,912.49/473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.14

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