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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 916.68 and 631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 916.68 and 631.76 is: 869.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 916.68 = 631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/916.68 = 631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 916.68 × 631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 579,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,121.76/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.13

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