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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 993.03 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 993.03 and 418.19 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 993.03 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/993.03 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 993.03 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 415,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,275.22/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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