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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.83 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.83 and 333.42 is: 500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.83 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.83 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.83 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 212,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,665.28/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.45

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