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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.76, 676.12 and 333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.76, 676.12 and 333.22 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.76 : 676.12 = 333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.76/676.12 = 333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.76x = 676.12 × 333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.76x = 225,296.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,296.71/489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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