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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 911.33 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 911.33 and 424.11 is: 585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 911.33 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/911.33 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 911.33 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 386,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,503.30/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.55

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