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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 912.06 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 912.06 and 514.74 is: 711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 912.06 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/912.06 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 912.06 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 469,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,473.76/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.07

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