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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.68, 1,653.84 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.68, 1,653.84 and 333 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.68 : 1,653.84 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.68/1,653.84 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.68x = 1,653.84 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.68x = 550,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,728.72/1,102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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