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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.91, 645.03 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.91, 645.03 and 333.52 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.91 : 645.03 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.91/645.03 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.91x = 645.03 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.91x = 215,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,130.41/429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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