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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 992.32 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 992.32 and 332.38 is: 497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 992.32 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/992.32 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 992.32 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 329,827.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,827.32/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.90

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