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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 989.24 and 415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 989.24 and 415.95 is: 623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 989.24 = 415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/989.24 = 415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 989.24 × 415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 411,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,472.30/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.33

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