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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 991.44 and 646.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 991.44 and 646.38 is: 967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 991.44 = 646.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/991.44 = 646.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 991.44 × 646.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 640,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,846.99/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.20

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