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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.04, 910.40 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.04, 910.40 and 424 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.04 : 910.40 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.04/910.40 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.04x = 910.40 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.04x = 386,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,009.60/660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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