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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 992.43 and 277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 992.43 and 277.06 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 992.43 = 277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/992.43 = 277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 992.43 × 277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 274,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,962.66/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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