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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.04, 987.68 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.04, 987.68 and 626.56 is: 933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.04 : 987.68 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.04/987.68 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.04x = 987.68 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.04x = 618,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,840.78/663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.34

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