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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.28, 998.34 and 597.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.28, 998.34 and 597.43 is: 895.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.28 : 998.34 = 597.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.28/998.34 = 597.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.28x = 998.34 × 597.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.28x = 596,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,438.27/666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.18

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