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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.21, 966.63 and 626.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.21, 966.63 and 626.81 is: 941.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.21 : 966.63 = 626.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.21/966.63 = 626.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.21x = 966.63 × 626.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.21x = 605,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,890.87/643.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.98

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