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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.50, 988.66 and 590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.50, 988.66 and 590.80 is: 880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.50 : 988.66 = 590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.50/988.66 = 590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.50x = 988.66 × 590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.50x = 584,096.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,096.38/663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.33

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