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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.68, 993.33 and 627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.68, 993.33 and 627.66 is: 942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.68 : 993.33 = 627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.68/993.33 = 627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.68x = 993.33 × 627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.68x = 623,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,473.51/661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.26

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