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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.63, 676.98 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.63, 676.98 and 333.59 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.63 : 676.98 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.63/676.98 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.63x = 676.98 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.63x = 225,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,837.02/490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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