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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.83, 614.79 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.83, 614.79 and 333.45 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.83 : 614.79 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.83/614.79 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.83x = 614.79 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.83x = 205,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,001.73/409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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