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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 993.11 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 993.11 and 418.86 is: 627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 993.11 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/993.11 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 993.11 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 415,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,971.96/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.30

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