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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 630.48 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 630.48 and 333.99 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 630.48 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/630.48 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 630.48 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 210,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,574.02/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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