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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.10, 918.72 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.10, 918.72 and 594.30 is: 817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.10 : 918.72 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.10/918.72 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.10x = 918.72 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.10x = 545,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,995.30/668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.24

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