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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.48, 643.62 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.48, 643.62 and 333 is: 499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.48 : 643.62 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.48/643.62 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.48x = 643.62 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.48x = 214,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,325.46/429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.03

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