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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 988.62 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 988.62 and 628.04 is: 938.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 988.62 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/988.62 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 988.62 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 620,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,892.90/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.95

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