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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 996.90 and 631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 996.90 and 631.92 is: 941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 996.90 = 631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/996.90 = 631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 996.90 × 631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 629,961.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,961.05/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.39

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