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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663, 993.68 and 419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663, 993.68 and 419.60 is: 628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663 : 993.68 = 419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663/993.68 = 419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663x = 993.68 × 419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663x = 416,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,941.06/663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.87

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