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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.01, 997.05 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.01, 997.05 and 590.16 is: 880.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.01 : 997.05 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.01/997.05 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.01x = 997.05 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.01x = 588,419.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,419.03/668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.85

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