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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.12, 907.96 and 633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.12, 907.96 and 633.76 is: 875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.12 : 907.96 = 633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.12/907.96 = 633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.12x = 907.96 × 633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.12x = 575,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,428.73/657.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.68

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