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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.27, 614.64 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.27, 614.64 and 333.42 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.27 : 614.64 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.27/614.64 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.27x = 614.64 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.27x = 204,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,933.27/411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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