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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 995.64 and 584.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 995.64 and 584.47 is: 875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 995.64 = 584.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/995.64 = 584.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 995.64 × 584.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 581,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,921.71/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.52

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