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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.83, 717.14 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.83, 717.14 and 333.26 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.83 : 717.14 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.83/717.14 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.83x = 717.14 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.83x = 238,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,988.82/519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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