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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.73, 991.49 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.73, 991.49 and 593.50 is: 890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.73 : 991.49 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.73/991.49 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.73x = 991.49 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.73x = 588,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,449.32/660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.60

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