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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.18, 994.79 and 416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.18, 994.79 and 416.15 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.18 : 994.79 = 416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.18/994.79 = 416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.18x = 994.79 × 416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.18x = 413,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,977.92/662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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