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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.41, 996.02 and 594.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.41, 996.02 and 594.51 is: 887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.41 : 996.02 = 594.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.41/996.02 = 594.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.41x = 996.02 × 594.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.41x = 592,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,140.88/667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.22

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