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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.15, 993.22 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.15, 993.22 and 418.74 is: 628.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.15 : 993.22 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.15/993.22 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.15x = 993.22 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.15x = 415,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,899.90/662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.11

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