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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 995.16 and 632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 995.16 and 632.32 is: 948.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 995.16 = 632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/995.16 = 632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 995.16 × 632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 629,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,259.57/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.54

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