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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 730.98 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 730.98 and 333.02 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 730.98 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/730.98 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 730.98 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 243,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,430.96/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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