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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.46, 730.64 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.46, 730.64 and 333.08 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.46 : 730.64 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.46/730.64 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.46x = 730.64 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.46x = 243,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,361.57/529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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