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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.78, 643.86 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.78, 643.86 and 333.12 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.78 : 643.86 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.78/643.86 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.78x = 643.86 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.78x = 214,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,482.64/429.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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