Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 990 and 593.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 663.12, 990 and 593.52 is: 886.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663.12 : 990 = 593.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663.12/990 = 593.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663.12x = 990 × 593.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663.12x = 587,584.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,584.80/663.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886.09
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