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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 662.99 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 662.99 and 332.65 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 662.99 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/662.99 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 662.99 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 220,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,545.28/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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