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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 911.39 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 911.39 and 474.12 is: 654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 911.39 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/911.39 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 911.39 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 432,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,105.86/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.56

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