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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 992.28 and 634.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 992.28 and 634.88 is: 953.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 992.28 = 634.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/992.28 = 634.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 992.28 × 634.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 629,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,978.73/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.10

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