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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.53, 994.53 and 419.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.53, 994.53 and 419.19 is: 629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.53 : 994.53 = 419.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.53/994.53 = 419.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.53x = 994.53 × 419.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.53x = 416,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,897.03/662.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.25

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