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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 998.40 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 998.40 and 626.24 is: 938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 998.40 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/998.40 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 998.40 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 625,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,238.02/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.23

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