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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.25, 911.46 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.25, 911.46 and 424.32 is: 585.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.25 : 911.46 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.25/911.46 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.25x = 911.46 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.25x = 386,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,750.71/660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.76

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