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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 914.58 and 591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 914.58 and 591.30 is: 813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 914.58 = 591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/914.58 = 591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 914.58 × 591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 540,791.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,791.15/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.10

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