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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 993.60 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 993.60 and 417.96 is: 627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 993.60 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/993.60 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 993.60 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 415,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,285.06/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.28

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