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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.50, 718.11 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.50, 718.11 and 333.27 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.50 : 718.11 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.50/718.11 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.50x = 718.11 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.50x = 239,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,324.52/478.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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