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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.82, 993 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.82, 993 and 333.38 is: 499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.82 : 993 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.82/993 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.82x = 993 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.82x = 331,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,041.38/662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.44

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