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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.77, 637.13 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.77, 637.13 and 333.83 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.77 : 637.13 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.77/637.13 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.77x = 637.13 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.77x = 212,695.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,695.54/425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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