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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.84, 997.99 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.84, 997.99 and 595.76 is: 888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.84 : 997.99 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.84/997.99 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.84x = 997.99 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.84x = 594,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,562.52/668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.95

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