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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 677.66 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 677.66 and 333.47 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 677.66 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/677.66 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 677.66 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 225,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,979.28/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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