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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 993.41 and 608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 993.41 and 608.01 is: 911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 993.41 = 608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/993.41 = 608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 993.41 × 608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 604,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,003.21/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.46

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