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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.53, 991.05 and 602.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.53, 991.05 and 602.39 is: 901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.53 : 991.05 = 602.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.53/991.05 = 602.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.53x = 991.05 × 602.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.53x = 596,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,998.61/662.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.09

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