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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 676.72 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 676.72 and 333.20 is: 459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 676.72 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/676.72 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 676.72 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 225,485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,485.21/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.76

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