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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 998.22 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 998.22 and 636.32 is: 955.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 998.22 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/998.22 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 998.22 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 635,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,187.35/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.64

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