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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.65, 992.50 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.65, 992.50 and 590.96 is: 883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.65 : 992.50 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.65/992.50 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.65x = 992.50 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.65x = 586,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,527.80/663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.79

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