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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 688.96 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 688.96 and 333.44 is: 460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 688.96 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/688.96 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 688.96 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 229,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,726.82/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.23

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