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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.68, 998.98 and 591.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.68, 998.98 and 591.92 is: 882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.68 : 998.98 = 591.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.68/998.98 = 591.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.68x = 998.98 × 591.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.68x = 591,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,316.24/669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.98

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