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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.37, 992.69 and 418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.37, 992.69 and 418.06 is: 627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.37 : 992.69 = 418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.37/992.69 = 418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.37x = 992.69 × 418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.37x = 415,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,003.98/661.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.49

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