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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 991.77 and 590.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 991.77 and 590.46 is: 883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 991.77 = 590.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/991.77 = 590.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 991.77 × 590.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 585,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,600.51/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.10

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