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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 993.70 and 418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 993.70 and 418.30 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 993.70 = 418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/993.70 = 418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 993.70 × 418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 415,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,664.71/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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