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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.91, 997.57 and 600.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.91, 997.57 and 600.67 is: 901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.91 : 997.57 = 600.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.91/997.57 = 600.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.91x = 997.57 × 600.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.91x = 599,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,203.38/664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.18

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