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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 677.06 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 677.06 and 333.06 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 677.06 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/677.06 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 677.06 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 225,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,502.46/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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