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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 916.11 and 590.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 916.11 and 590.94 is: 816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 916.11 = 590.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/916.11 = 590.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 916.11 × 590.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 541,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,366.04/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.32

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