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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 994.49 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 994.49 and 595.50 is: 893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 994.49 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/994.49 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 994.49 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 592,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,218.80/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.60

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