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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.36, 995.15 and 584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.36, 995.15 and 584.60 is: 878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.36 : 995.15 = 584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.36/995.15 = 584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.36x = 995.15 × 584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.36x = 581,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,761.77/662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.32

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