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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 994.62 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 994.62 and 593.04 is: 890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 994.62 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/994.62 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 994.62 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 589,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,849.44/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.55

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