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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 993.87 and 553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 993.87 and 553.71 is: 830.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 993.87 = 553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/993.87 = 553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 993.87 × 553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 550,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,315.76/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.41

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