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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 689.04 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 689.04 and 333.32 is: 460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 689.04 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/689.04 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 689.04 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 229,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,667.37/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.04

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