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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 994.16 and 402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 994.16 and 402.88 is: 604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 994.16 = 402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/994.16 = 402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 994.16 × 402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 400,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,527.18/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.41

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