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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.44, 688.59 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.44, 688.59 and 333.27 is: 459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.44 : 688.59 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.44/688.59 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.44x = 688.59 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.44x = 229,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,486.39/499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.49

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