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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 653.92 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 653.92 and 333.24 is: 499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 653.92 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/653.92 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 653.92 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 217,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,912.30/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.48

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