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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.28, 992.70 and 617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.28, 992.70 and 617.44 is: 928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.28 : 992.70 = 617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.28/992.70 = 617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.28x = 992.70 × 617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.28x = 612,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,932.69/660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.29

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