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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 997.42 and 595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 997.42 and 595.47 is: 893.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 997.42 = 595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/997.42 = 595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 997.42 × 595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 593,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,927.21/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.86

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