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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660, 910.18 and 474.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660, 910.18 and 474.41 is: 654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 910.18 = 474.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/910.18 = 474.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 910.18 × 474.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 431,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,798.49/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.24

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