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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.36, 995.52 and 595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.36, 995.52 and 595.51 is: 892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.36 : 995.52 = 595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.36/995.52 = 595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.36x = 995.52 × 595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.36x = 592,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,842.12/664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.35

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