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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.65, 995.02 and 432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.65, 995.02 and 432.09 is: 648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.65 : 995.02 = 432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.65/995.02 = 432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.65x = 995.02 × 432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.65x = 429,937.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,937.11/662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.82

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