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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 608.31 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 608.31 and 333.18 is: 499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 608.31 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/608.31 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 608.31 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 202,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,676.73/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.77

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