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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 993.27 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 993.27 and 333.03 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 993.27 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/993.27 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 993.27 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 330,788.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,788.71/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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