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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.83, 615.12 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.83, 615.12 and 333.61 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.83 : 615.12 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.83/615.12 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.83x = 615.12 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.83x = 205,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,210.18/410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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