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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 677.32 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 677.32 and 333.64 is: 460.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 677.32 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/677.32 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 677.32 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 225,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,981.04/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.36

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