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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 993.91 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 993.91 and 419.68 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 993.91 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/993.91 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 993.91 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 417,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,117.08/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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