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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.24, 996.52 and 643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.24, 996.52 and 643.94 is: 960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.24 : 996.52 = 643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.24/996.52 = 643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.24x = 996.52 × 643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.24x = 641,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,699.09/668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.28

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