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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 688.85 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 688.85 and 333.18 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 688.85 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/688.85 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 688.85 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 229,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,507.60/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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