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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 992.86 and 623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 992.86 and 623.66 is: 934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 992.86 = 623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/992.86 = 623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 992.86 × 623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 619,207.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,207.07/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.37

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