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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 993.68 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 993.68 and 402.71 is: 604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 993.68 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/993.68 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 993.68 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 400,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,157.89/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.08

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