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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.38, 676.64 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.38, 676.64 and 333.14 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.38 : 676.64 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.38/676.64 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.38x = 676.64 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.38x = 225,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,414.18/490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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