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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.50, 689.49 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.50, 689.49 and 333.65 is: 460.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.50 : 689.49 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.50/689.49 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.50x = 689.49 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.50x = 230,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,050.06/499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.56

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