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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 994 and 591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 994 and 591.96 is: 885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 994 = 591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/994 = 591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 994 × 591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 588,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,408.24/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.28

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