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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 996.95 and 595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 996.95 and 595.14 is: 888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 996.95 = 595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/996.95 = 595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 996.95 × 595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 593,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,316.86/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.15

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