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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.76, 992.36 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.76, 992.36 and 430.96 is: 645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.76 : 992.36 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.76/992.36 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.76x = 992.36 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.76x = 427,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,667.47/662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.28

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