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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 993.99 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 993.99 and 402.62 is: 603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 993.99 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/993.99 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 993.99 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 400,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,200.25/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.25

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