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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.03, 914.04 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.03, 914.04 and 591.86 is: 817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.03 : 914.04 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.03/914.04 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.03x = 914.04 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.03x = 540,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,983.71/662.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.17

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