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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 954.24 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 954.24 and 662.40 is: 954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 954.24 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/954.24 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 954.24 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 632,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,088.58/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.24

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