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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 998.14 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 998.14 and 624.76 is: 937.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 998.14 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/998.14 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 998.14 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 623,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,597.95/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.60

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