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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.93, 497.95 and 310.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.93, 497.95 and 310.85 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.93 : 497.95 = 310.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.93/497.95 = 310.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.93x = 497.95 × 310.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.93x = 154,787.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,787.76/333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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