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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.04, 988.38 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.04, 988.38 and 415.72 is: 622.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.04 : 988.38 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.04/988.38 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.04x = 988.38 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.04x = 410,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,889.33/660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.52

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