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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.20, 992.99 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.20, 992.99 and 332.93 is: 499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.20 : 992.99 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.20/992.99 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.20x = 992.99 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.20x = 330,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,599.48/662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.25

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