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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 989.78 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 989.78 and 594.09 is: 886.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 989.78 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/989.78 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 989.78 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 588,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,015.43/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.53

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