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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 993.04 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 993.04 and 417.92 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 993.04 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/993.04 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 993.04 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 415,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,011.28/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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