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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 998.27 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 998.27 and 626.56 is: 941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 998.27 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/998.27 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 998.27 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 625,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,473.56/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.56

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