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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.88, 996.06 and 636.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.88, 996.06 and 636.28 is: 954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.88 : 996.06 = 636.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.88/996.06 = 636.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.88x = 996.06 × 636.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.88x = 633,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,773.06/663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.65

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