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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.11, 688.19 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.11, 688.19 and 333.06 is: 459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.11 : 688.19 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.11/688.19 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.11x = 688.19 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.11x = 229,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,206.90/499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.23

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