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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 994.90 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 994.90 and 419.50 is: 629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 994.90 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/994.90 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 994.90 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 417,360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,360.55/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.33

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