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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.68, 916.07 and 588.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.68, 916.07 and 588.30 is: 810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.68 : 916.07 = 588.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.68/916.07 = 588.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.68x = 916.07 × 588.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.68x = 538,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,919.40/664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.80

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