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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 660.98 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 660.98 and 333.74 is: 499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 660.98 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/660.98 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 660.98 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 220,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,590.49/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.68

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