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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 994.17 and 651.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 994.17 and 651.65 is: 977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 994.17 = 651.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/994.17 = 651.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 994.17 × 651.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 647,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,850.88/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.64

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