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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 909.90 and 598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 909.90 and 598.68 is: 825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 909.90 = 598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/909.90 = 598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 909.90 × 598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 544,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,738.93/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.06

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