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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 498.70 and 308.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 498.70 and 308.83 is: 461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 498.70 = 308.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/498.70 = 308.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 498.70 × 308.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 154,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,013.52/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.89

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