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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 994.50 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 994.50 and 592.44 is: 886.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 994.50 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/994.50 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 994.50 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 589,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,181.58/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.73

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