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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.40, 688.80 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.40, 688.80 and 333.56 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.40 : 688.80 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.40/688.80 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.40x = 688.80 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.40x = 229,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,756.13/499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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