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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.47, 998.56 and 598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.47, 998.56 and 598.84 is: 897.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.47 : 998.56 = 598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.47/998.56 = 598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.47x = 998.56 × 598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.47x = 597,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,977.67/666.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.23

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