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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 654.76 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 654.76 and 333.88 is: 501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 654.76 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/654.76 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 654.76 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 218,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,611.27/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.06

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