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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.23, 653.87 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.23, 653.87 and 333.18 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.23 : 653.87 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.23/653.87 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.23x = 653.87 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.23x = 217,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,856.41/436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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