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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 991.82 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 991.82 and 417.38 is: 626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 991.82 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/991.82 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 991.82 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 413,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,958.79/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.53

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