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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 992.12 and 634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 992.12 and 634.52 is: 952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 992.12 = 634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/992.12 = 634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 992.12 × 634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 629,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,519.98/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.89

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