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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.34, 996.93 and 631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.34, 996.93 and 631.86 is: 946.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.34 : 996.93 = 631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.34/996.93 = 631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.34x = 996.93 × 631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.34x = 629,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,920.19/665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.76

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