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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 994.86 and 608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.42, 994.86 and 608.24 is: 913.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.42 : 994.86 = 608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.42/994.86 = 608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.42x = 994.86 × 608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.42x = 605,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,108.67/662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.49

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