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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.57, 991.44 and 630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.57, 991.44 and 630.59 is: 945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.57 : 991.44 = 630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.57/991.44 = 630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.57x = 991.44 × 630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.57x = 625,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,187.19/661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.01

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