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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.19, 992.06 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.19, 992.06 and 332.74 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.19 : 992.06 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.19/992.06 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.19x = 992.06 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.19x = 330,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,098.04/662.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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