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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.47, 689.46 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.47, 689.46 and 333.90 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.47 : 689.46 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.47/689.46 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.47x = 689.46 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.47x = 230,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,210.69/499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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