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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 993.06 and 634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 993.06 and 634.74 is: 952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 993.06 = 634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/993.06 = 634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 993.06 × 634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 630,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,334.90/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.28

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