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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.45, 995.19 and 419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.45, 995.19 and 419.64 is: 629.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.45 : 995.19 = 419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.45/995.19 = 419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.45x = 995.19 × 419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.45x = 417,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,621.53/663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.47

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