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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 992.42 and 402.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 992.42 and 402.15 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 992.42 = 402.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/992.42 = 402.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 992.42 × 402.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 399,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,101.70/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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