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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.21, 995.65 and 595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.21, 995.65 and 595.46 is: 887.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.21 : 995.65 = 595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.21/995.65 = 595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.21x = 995.65 × 595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.21x = 592,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,870.75/668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.26

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