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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.99, 653.95 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.99, 653.95 and 333.45 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.99 : 653.95 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.99/653.95 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.99x = 653.95 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.99x = 218,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,057.96/436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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