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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 910.50 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 910.50 and 423.78 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 910.50 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/910.50 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 910.50 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 385,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,851.69/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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