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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 993.54 and 641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 993.54 and 641.94 is: 957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 993.54 = 641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/993.54 = 641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 993.54 × 641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 637,793.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,793.07/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.30

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