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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.35, 989.30 and 630.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.35, 989.30 and 630.38 is: 944.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.35 : 989.30 = 630.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.35/989.30 = 630.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.35x = 989.30 × 630.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.35x = 623,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,626.84/660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.40

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