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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.55, 991.80 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.55, 991.80 and 626.10 is: 937.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.55 : 991.80 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.55/991.80 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.55x = 991.80 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.55x = 620,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,965.98/662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.24

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