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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 994.50 and 559.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 994.50 and 559.53 is: 840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 994.50 = 559.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/994.50 = 559.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 994.50 × 559.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 556,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,452.59/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.51

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