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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 609.39 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 609.39 and 333.90 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 609.39 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/609.39 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 609.39 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 203,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,475.32/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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