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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 691.40 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 691.40 and 333.28 is: 459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 691.40 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/691.40 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 691.40 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 230,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,429.79/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.58

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