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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.80 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.80 and 333.45 is: 500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.80 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.80 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.80 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 212,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,339.29/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.28

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