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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.14, 995.72 and 628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.14, 995.72 and 628.51 is: 943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.14 : 995.72 = 628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.14/995.72 = 628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.14x = 995.72 × 628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.14x = 625,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,819.98/663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.72

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