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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 992.19 and 590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 992.19 and 590.80 is: 883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 992.19 = 590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/992.19 = 590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 992.19 × 590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 586,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,185.85/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.60

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