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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 916.50 and 590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 916.50 and 590.80 is: 814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 916.50 = 590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/916.50 = 590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 916.50 × 590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 541,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,468.20/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.58

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