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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.67, 992.03 and 631.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.67, 992.03 and 631.45 is: 948.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.67 : 992.03 = 631.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.67/992.03 = 631.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.67x = 992.03 × 631.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.67x = 626,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,417.34/660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.15

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