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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.17, 995.97 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.17, 995.97 and 621 is: 931.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.17 : 995.97 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.17/995.97 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.17x = 995.97 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.17x = 618,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,497.37/664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.23

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