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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.38, 689.16 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.38, 689.16 and 333.54 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.38 : 689.16 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.38/689.16 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.38x = 689.16 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.38x = 229,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,862.43/499.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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