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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.34, 996.12 and 594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.34, 996.12 and 594.04 is: 892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.34 : 996.12 = 594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.34/996.12 = 594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.34x = 996.12 × 594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.34x = 591,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,735.12/663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.05

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