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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 993.12 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 993.12 and 418.44 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 993.12 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/993.12 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 993.12 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 415,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,561.13/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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