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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.76, 984.21 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.76, 984.21 and 627.96 is: 935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.76 : 984.21 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.76/984.21 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.76x = 984.21 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.76x = 618,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,044.51/660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.35

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