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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.30, 994.98 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.30, 994.98 and 416.27 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.30 : 994.98 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.30/994.98 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.30x = 994.98 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.30x = 414,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,180.32/662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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