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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 994.14 and 629.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 994.14 and 629.91 is: 943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 994.14 = 629.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/994.14 = 629.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 994.14 × 629.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 626,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,218.73/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.58

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