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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.01, 688.92 and 333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.01, 688.92 and 333.77 is: 460.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.01 : 688.92 = 333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.01/688.92 = 333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.01x = 688.92 × 333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.01x = 229,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,940.83/499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.79

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