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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 991.28 and 622.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 991.28 and 622.61 is: 932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 991.28 = 622.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/991.28 = 622.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 991.28 × 622.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 617,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,172.77/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.80

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