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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 993.32 and 591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 993.32 and 591.56 is: 884.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 993.32 = 591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/993.32 = 591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 993.32 × 591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 587,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,600.45/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.73

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