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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 914.04 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 914.04 and 590.16 is: 812.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 914.04 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/914.04 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 914.04 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 539,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,429.85/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.44

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