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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 995.80 and 635.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 995.80 and 635.51 is: 955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 995.80 = 635.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/995.80 = 635.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 995.80 × 635.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 632,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,840.86/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.61

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