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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.33, 691.63 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.33, 691.63 and 333.36 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.33 : 691.63 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.33/691.63 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.33x = 691.63 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.33x = 230,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,561.78/501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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