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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.53, 998.02 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.53, 998.02 and 628.56 is: 941.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.53 : 998.02 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.53/998.02 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.53x = 998.02 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.53x = 627,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,316.24/666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.17

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