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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.18, 636.90 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.18, 636.90 and 333.45 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.18 : 636.90 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.18/636.90 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.18x = 636.90 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.18x = 212,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,373.05/425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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