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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.20, 714.20 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.20, 714.20 and 333.20 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.20 : 714.20 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.20/714.20 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.20x = 714.20 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.20x = 237,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,971.44/477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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