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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.67, 677.32 and 333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.67, 677.32 and 333.22 is: 459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.67 : 677.32 = 333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.67/677.32 = 333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.67x = 677.32 × 333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.67x = 225,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,694.90/490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.97

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