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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.11, 997.62 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.11, 997.62 and 627.04 is: 940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.11 : 997.62 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.11/997.62 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.11x = 997.62 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.11x = 625,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,547.64/665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.52

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