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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.09, 992.41 and 431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.09, 992.41 and 431.14 is: 646.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.09 : 992.41 = 431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.09/992.41 = 431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.09x = 992.41 × 431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.09x = 427,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,867.65/662.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.24

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