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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 992.52 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 992.52 and 445.92 is: 668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 992.52 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/992.52 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 992.52 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 442,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,584.52/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.15

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