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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 992.16 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 992.16 and 405.36 is: 607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 992.16 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/992.16 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 992.16 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 402,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,181.98/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.16

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