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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 991.20 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 991.20 and 579.60 is: 870.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 991.20 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/991.20 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 991.20 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 574,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,499.52/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.35

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