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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.56, 673.56 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.56, 673.56 and 333.04 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.56 : 673.56 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.56/673.56 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.56x = 673.56 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.56x = 224,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,322.42/488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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