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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.80, 995.74 and 416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.80, 995.74 and 416.78 is: 626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.80 : 995.74 = 416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.80/995.74 = 416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.80x = 995.74 × 416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.80x = 415,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,004.52/662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.14

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