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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.58, 676.75 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.58, 676.75 and 333.16 is: 459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.58 : 676.75 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.58/676.75 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.58x = 676.75 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.58x = 225,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,464.36/490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.59

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