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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.61, 998.61 and 625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.61, 998.61 and 625.51 is: 938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.61 : 998.61 = 625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.61/998.61 = 625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.61x = 998.61 × 625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.61x = 624,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,640.54/665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.45

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