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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.90, 718.92 and 333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.90, 718.92 and 333.35 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.90 : 718.92 = 333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.90/718.92 = 333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.90x = 718.92 × 333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.90x = 239,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,648.39/479.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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