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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 636.43 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 636.43 and 333.11 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 636.43 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/636.43 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 636.43 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 212,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,001.20/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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