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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 991.02 and 605.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 991.02 and 605.06 is: 908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 991.02 = 605.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/991.02 = 605.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 991.02 × 605.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 599,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,626.56/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.33

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