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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.60, 992.76 and 635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.60, 992.76 and 635.60 is: 952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.60 : 992.76 = 635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.60/992.76 = 635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.60x = 992.76 × 635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.60x = 630,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,998.26/662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.31

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