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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 496.55 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 496.55 and 324.64 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 496.55 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/496.55 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 496.55 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 161,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,199.99/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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