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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.27, 911.30 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.27, 911.30 and 424.52 is: 585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.27 : 911.30 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.27/911.30 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.27x = 911.30 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.27x = 386,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,858.40/660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.91

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