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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.09, 986.72 and 629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.09, 986.72 and 629.01 is: 944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.09 : 986.72 = 629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.09/986.72 = 629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.09x = 986.72 × 629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.09x = 620,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,653.60/657.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.55

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