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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 909.48 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 909.48 and 541.62 is: 746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 909.48 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/909.48 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 909.48 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 492,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,598.81/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.33

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