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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 991.96 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 991.96 and 405 is: 606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 991.96 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/991.96 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 991.96 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 401,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,743.80/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.83

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