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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660, 910.32 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660, 910.32 and 424.08 is: 584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 910.32 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/910.32 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 910.32 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 386,048.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,048.51/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.92

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