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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.13, 992.07 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.13, 992.07 and 401.34 is: 601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.13 : 992.07 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.13/992.07 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.13x = 992.07 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.13x = 398,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,153.85/662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.32

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