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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 497.39 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 497.39 and 310.47 is: 462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 497.39 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/497.39 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 497.39 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 154,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,425.45/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.97

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