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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 665.44 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 665.44 and 333.58 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 665.44 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/665.44 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 665.44 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 221,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,977.48/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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