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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.88, 997.56 and 637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.88, 997.56 and 637.28 is: 956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.88 : 997.56 = 637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.88/997.56 = 637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.88x = 997.56 × 637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.88x = 635,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,725.04/664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.15

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