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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.19, 608.37 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.19, 608.37 and 333.29 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.19 : 608.37 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.19/608.37 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.19x = 608.37 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.19x = 202,763.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,763.91/406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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