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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.58, 999.87 and 631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.58, 999.87 and 631.04 is: 946.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.58 : 999.87 = 631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.58/999.87 = 631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.58x = 999.87 × 631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.58x = 630,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,958.00/666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.56

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