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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.20, 994.80 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.20, 994.80 and 416.60 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.20 : 994.80 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.20/994.80 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.20x = 994.80 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.20x = 414,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,433.68/663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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