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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 997.21 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 997.21 and 637.48 is: 951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 997.21 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/997.21 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 997.21 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 635,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,701.43/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.02

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