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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 662.79 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 662.79 and 332.45 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 662.79 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/662.79 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 662.79 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 220,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,341.22/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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