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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 716.73 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 716.73 and 333.64 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 716.73 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/716.73 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 716.73 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 239,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,129.80/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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