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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 629.13 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 629.13 and 333.46 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 629.13 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/629.13 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 629.13 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 209,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,789.69/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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