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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.83, 993.53 and 419.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.83, 993.53 and 419.43 is: 628.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.83 : 993.53 = 419.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.83/993.53 = 419.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.83x = 993.53 × 419.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.83x = 416,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,711.32/662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.69

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