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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.88, 994.56 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.88, 994.56 and 635.28 is: 953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.88 : 994.56 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.88/994.56 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.88x = 994.56 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.88x = 631,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,824.08/662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.15

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