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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.66, 998.92 and 640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.66, 998.92 and 640.68 is: 954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.66 : 998.92 = 640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.66/998.92 = 640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.66x = 998.92 × 640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.66x = 639,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,981.52/670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.25

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