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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 663.75 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 663.75 and 333.21 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 663.75 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/663.75 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 663.75 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 221,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,168.14/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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