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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.96, 993.72 and 419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.96, 993.72 and 419.55 is: 628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.96 : 993.72 = 419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.96/993.72 = 419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.96x = 993.72 × 419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.96x = 416,915.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,915.23/662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.87

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