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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 995.58 and 629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 995.58 and 629.16 is: 944.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 995.58 = 629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/995.58 = 629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 995.58 × 629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 626,379.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,379.11/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.51

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