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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 994.06 and 419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 994.06 and 419.72 is: 629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 994.06 = 419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/994.06 = 419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 994.06 × 419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 417,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,226.86/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.04

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