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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 997.26 and 595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 997.26 and 595.24 is: 894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 997.26 = 595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/997.26 = 595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 997.26 × 595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 593,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,609.04/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.80

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