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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 984.08 and 633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 984.08 and 633.28 is: 951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 984.08 = 633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/984.08 = 633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 984.08 × 633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 623,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,198.18/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.24

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