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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.92, 994.71 and 403.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.92, 994.71 and 403.45 is: 605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.92 : 994.71 = 403.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.92/994.71 = 403.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.92x = 994.71 × 403.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.92x = 401,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,315.75/662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.38

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