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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 998.37 and 597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 998.37 and 597.40 is: 896.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 998.37 = 597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/998.37 = 597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 998.37 × 597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 596,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,423.25/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.10

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