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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 912.96 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 912.96 and 607.68 is: 837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 912.96 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/912.96 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 912.96 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 554,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,787.53/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.54

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