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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.62, 692.52 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.62, 692.52 and 333.59 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.62 : 692.52 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.62/692.52 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.62x = 692.52 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.62x = 231,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,014.28/501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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