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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.58, 990.68 and 572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.58, 990.68 and 572.23 is: 854.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.58 : 990.68 = 572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.58/990.68 = 572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.58x = 990.68 × 572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.58x = 566,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,896.82/663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.30

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