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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.96, 993.12 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.96, 993.12 and 402.64 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.96 : 993.12 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.96/993.12 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.96x = 993.12 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.96x = 399,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,869.84/662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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