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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.67, 996.72 and 635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.67, 996.72 and 635.32 is: 954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.67 : 996.72 = 635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.67/996.72 = 635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.67x = 996.72 × 635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.67x = 633,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,236.15/663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.14

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