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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 1,076.63 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 1,076.63 and 333.05 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 1,076.63 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/1,076.63 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 1,076.63 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 358,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,564.57/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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