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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.04, 916.80 and 593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.04, 916.80 and 593.86 is: 819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.04 : 916.80 = 593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.04/916.80 = 593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.04x = 916.80 × 593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.04x = 544,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,450.85/664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.91

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