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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.87, 998.87 and 625.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.87, 998.87 and 625.19 is: 932.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.87 : 998.87 = 625.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.87/998.87 = 625.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.87x = 998.87 × 625.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.87x = 624,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,475.42/669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.23

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