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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.04, 989.92 and 416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.04, 989.92 and 416.24 is: 624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.04 : 989.92 = 416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.04/989.92 = 416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.04x = 989.92 × 416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.04x = 412,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,044.30/660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.27

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