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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.47, 992.13 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.47, 992.13 and 353.55 is: 529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.47 : 992.13 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.47/992.13 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.47x = 992.13 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.47x = 350,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,767.56/662.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.48

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