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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 993 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 993 and 553.44 is: 830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 993 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/993 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 993 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 549,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,565.92/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.11

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