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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 992.41 and 631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 992.41 and 631.70 is: 948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 992.41 = 631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/992.41 = 631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 992.41 × 631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 626,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,905.40/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.53

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