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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.51, 913.01 and 628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.51, 913.01 and 628.47 is: 867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.51 : 913.01 = 628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.51/913.01 = 628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.51x = 913.01 × 628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.51x = 573,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,796.25/661.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.40

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