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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.37, 994.94 and 573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.37, 994.94 and 573.65 is: 859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.37 : 994.94 = 573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.37/994.94 = 573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.37x = 994.94 × 573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.37x = 570,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,744.46/664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.08

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