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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 991.53 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 991.53 and 418.02 is: 627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 991.53 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/991.53 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 991.53 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 414,479.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,479.37/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.03

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