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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.26, 989.58 and 416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.26, 989.58 and 416.72 is: 624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.26 : 989.58 = 416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.26/989.58 = 416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.26x = 989.58 × 416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.26x = 412,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,377.78/660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.57

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