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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.23, 912.02 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.23, 912.02 and 514.76 is: 711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.23 : 912.02 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.23/912.02 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.23x = 912.02 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.23x = 469,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,471.12/660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.08

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