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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 911.12 and 424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 911.12 and 424.39 is: 585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 911.12 = 424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/911.12 = 424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 911.12 × 424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 386,671.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,671.28/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.73

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