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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 911.19 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 911.19 and 420.90 is: 581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 911.19 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/911.19 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 911.19 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 383,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,516.85/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.03

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