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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.15, 673.11 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.15, 673.11 and 333.32 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.15 : 673.11 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.15/673.11 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.15x = 673.11 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.15x = 224,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,357.66/449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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