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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 997.84 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 997.84 and 593.28 is: 888.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 997.84 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/997.84 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 997.84 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 591,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,998.52/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.57

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