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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.67, 676.66 and 333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.67, 676.66 and 333.53 is: 459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.67 : 676.66 = 333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.67/676.66 = 333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.67x = 676.66 × 333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.67x = 225,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,687.24/490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.96

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