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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 991.80 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 991.80 and 607.20 is: 908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 991.80 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/991.80 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 991.80 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 602,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,220.96/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.82

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