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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.26, 991.20 and 628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.26, 991.20 and 628 is: 935.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.26 : 991.20 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.26/991.20 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.26x = 991.20 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.26x = 622,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,473.60/665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.68

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