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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663, 992.06 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663, 992.06 and 418.40 is: 626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663 : 992.06 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663/992.06 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663x = 992.06 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663x = 415,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,077.90/663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.06

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