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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 996.30 and 629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 996.30 and 629.10 is: 943.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 996.30 = 629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/996.30 = 629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 996.30 × 629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 626,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,772.33/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.65

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