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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.37, 993.56 and 586.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.37, 993.56 and 586.23 is: 879.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.37 : 993.56 = 586.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.37/993.56 = 586.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.37x = 993.56 × 586.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.37x = 582,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,454.68/662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.35

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