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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.84, 985.90 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.84, 985.90 and 604.40 is: 898.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.84 : 985.90 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.84/985.90 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.84x = 985.90 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.84x = 595,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,877.96/662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.98

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