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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 991.35 and 402.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 991.35 and 402.29 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 991.35 = 402.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/991.35 = 402.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 991.35 × 402.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 398,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,810.19/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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