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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 998.37 and 625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 998.37 and 625.47 is: 938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 998.37 = 625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/998.37 = 625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 998.37 × 625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 624,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,450.48/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.80

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