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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 994.76 and 420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 994.76 and 420.18 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 994.76 = 420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/994.76 = 420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 994.76 × 420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 417,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,978.26/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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