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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.06, 998.10 and 588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.06, 998.10 and 588.18 is: 882.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.06 : 998.10 = 588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.06/998.10 = 588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.06x = 998.10 × 588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.06x = 587,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,062.46/665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.72

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