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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.26, 994.20 and 419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.26, 994.20 and 419.80 is: 630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.26 : 994.20 = 419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.26/994.20 = 419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.26x = 994.20 × 419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.26x = 417,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,365.16/662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.21

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