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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 998.40 and 631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 998.40 and 631.92 is: 948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 998.40 = 631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/998.40 = 631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 998.40 × 631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 630,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,908.93/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.85

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