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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 996.48 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 996.48 and 623.76 is: 935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 996.48 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/996.48 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 996.48 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 621,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,564.36/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.72

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