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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.52, 991.16 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.52, 991.16 and 418.32 is: 626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.52 : 991.16 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.52/991.16 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.52x = 991.16 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.52x = 414,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,622.05/661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.77

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