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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 992.88 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 992.88 and 431.04 is: 646.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 992.88 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/992.88 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 992.88 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 427,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,971.00/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.33

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