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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 995.34 and 640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 995.34 and 640.80 is: 962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 995.34 = 640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/995.34 = 640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 995.34 × 640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 637,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,813.87/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.53

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