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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.56, 993.90 and 419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.56, 993.90 and 419.48 is: 628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.56 : 993.90 = 419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.56/993.90 = 419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.56x = 993.90 × 419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.56x = 416,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,921.17/663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.31

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