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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 661.72 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 661.72 and 333.42 is: 499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 661.72 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/661.72 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 661.72 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 220,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,630.68/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.21

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