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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 993.18 and 332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 993.18 and 332.95 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 993.18 = 332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/993.18 = 332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 993.18 × 332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 330,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,679.28/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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