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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.37, 991.08 and 626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.37, 991.08 and 626.97 is: 942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.37 : 991.08 = 626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.37/991.08 = 626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.37x = 991.08 × 626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.37x = 621,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,377.43/659.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.38

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