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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.68, 620.82 and 333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.68, 620.82 and 333.49 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.68 : 620.82 = 333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.68/620.82 = 333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.68x = 620.82 × 333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.68x = 207,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,037.26/413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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