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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 997.25 and 595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.34, 997.25 and 595.26 is: 888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.34 : 997.25 = 595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.34/997.25 = 595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.34x = 997.25 × 595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.34x = 593,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,620.06/668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.20

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