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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 991.08 and 626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 991.08 and 626.16 is: 940.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 991.08 = 626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/991.08 = 626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 991.08 × 626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 620,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,574.65/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.01

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