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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.82, 997.87 and 622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.82, 997.87 and 622.90 is: 934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.82 : 997.87 = 622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.82/997.87 = 622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.82x = 997.87 × 622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.82x = 621,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,573.22/664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.95

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