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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 663.48 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 663.48 and 333.52 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 663.48 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/663.48 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 663.48 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 221,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,283.85/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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