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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 992.10 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 992.10 and 442.50 is: 663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 992.10 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/992.10 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 992.10 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 439,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,004.25/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.05

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