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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.19, 716.31 and 333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.19, 716.31 and 333.55 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.19 : 716.31 = 333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.19/716.31 = 333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.19x = 716.31 × 333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.19x = 238,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,925.20/477.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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