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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.33, 992.10 and 639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.33, 992.10 and 639.14 is: 957.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.33 : 992.10 = 639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.33/992.10 = 639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.33x = 992.10 × 639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.33x = 634,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,090.22/662.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.37

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