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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.21, 994.10 and 419.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.21, 994.10 and 419.81 is: 629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.21 : 994.10 = 419.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.21/994.10 = 419.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.21x = 994.10 × 419.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.21x = 417,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,326.05/663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.25

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