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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 990.67 and 630.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 990.67 and 630.53 is: 946.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 990.67 = 630.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/990.67 = 630.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 990.67 × 630.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 624,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,647.16/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.78

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