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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.44, 988.15 and 628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.44, 988.15 and 628.74 is: 936.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.44 : 988.15 = 628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.44/988.15 = 628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.44x = 988.15 × 628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.44x = 621,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,290.33/663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.47

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