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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.66, 677.37 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.66, 677.37 and 333.52 is: 460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.66 : 677.37 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.66/677.37 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.66x = 677.37 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.66x = 225,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,916.44/490.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.43

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