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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 662.79 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 662.79 and 332.46 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 662.79 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/662.79 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 662.79 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 220,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,351.16/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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