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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.03, 688.17 and 333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.03, 688.17 and 333.07 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.03 : 688.17 = 333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.03/688.17 = 333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.03x = 688.17 × 333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.03x = 229,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,208.78/499.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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