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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 499.47 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 499.47 and 317.79 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 499.47 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/499.47 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 499.47 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 158,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,726.57/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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