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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 995.22 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 995.22 and 419.88 is: 629.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 995.22 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/995.22 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 995.22 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 417,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,872.97/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.36

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