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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.83, 916.30 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.83, 916.30 and 593.76 is: 819.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.83 : 916.30 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.83/916.30 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.83x = 916.30 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.83x = 544,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,059.32/663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.58

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