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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.62, 644.46 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.62, 644.46 and 333.54 is: 500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.62 : 644.46 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.62/644.46 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.62x = 644.46 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.62x = 214,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,953.19/429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.33

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