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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 993.78 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 993.78 and 591.84 is: 885.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 993.78 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/993.78 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 993.78 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 588,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,158.76/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.09

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