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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 637.20 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 637.20 and 333.63 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 637.20 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/637.20 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 637.20 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 212,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,589.04/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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