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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.78, 700.47 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.78, 700.47 and 333 is: 459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.78 : 700.47 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.78/700.47 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.78x = 700.47 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.78x = 233,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,256.51/507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.37

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