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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.88, 994.08 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.88, 994.08 and 406.08 is: 608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.88 : 994.08 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.88/994.08 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.88x = 994.08 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.88x = 403,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,676.01/662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.97

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