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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.71, 497.62 and 320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.71, 497.62 and 320.75 is: 478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.71 : 497.62 = 320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.71/497.62 = 320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.71x = 497.62 × 320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.71x = 159,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,611.62/333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.29

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