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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.58, 993.76 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.58, 993.76 and 333.48 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.58 : 993.76 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.58/993.76 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.58x = 993.76 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.58x = 331,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,399.08/663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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