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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 718.20 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 718.20 and 333 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 718.20 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/718.20 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 718.20 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 239,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,160.60/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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