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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 994.72 and 591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 994.72 and 591.06 is: 885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 994.72 = 591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/994.72 = 591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 994.72 × 591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 587,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,939.20/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.50

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