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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.57, 992.62 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.57, 992.62 and 333.12 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.57 : 992.62 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.57/992.62 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.57x = 992.62 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.57x = 330,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,661.57/662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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