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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 993.09 and 639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 993.09 and 639.02 is: 957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 993.09 = 639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/993.09 = 639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 993.09 × 639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 634,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,604.37/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.49

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