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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 609.08 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 609.08 and 333.56 is: 499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 609.08 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/609.08 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 609.08 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 203,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,164.72/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.69

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