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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 676.40 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 676.40 and 333.02 is: 459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 676.40 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/676.40 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 676.40 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 225,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,254.75/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.11

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