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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 991.35 and 602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 991.35 and 602.58 is: 901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 991.35 = 602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/991.35 = 602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 991.35 × 602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 597,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,366.92/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.38

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