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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.26, 992.69 and 629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.26, 992.69 and 629 is: 937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.26 : 992.69 = 629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.26/992.69 = 629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.26x = 992.69 × 629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.26x = 624,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,402.80/666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.18

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