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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 653.81 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 653.81 and 333.72 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 653.81 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/653.81 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 653.81 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 218,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,187.80/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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