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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.69, 992.44 and 387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.69, 992.44 and 387.97 is: 581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.69 : 992.44 = 387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.69/992.44 = 387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.69x = 992.44 × 387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.69x = 385,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,034.95/662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.02

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