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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.76, 716.16 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.76, 716.16 and 333.44 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.76 : 716.16 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.76/716.16 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.76x = 716.16 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.76x = 238,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,796.39/477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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