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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 910.31 and 566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 910.31 and 566.63 is: 781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 910.31 = 566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/910.31 = 566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 910.31 × 566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 515,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,801.57/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.18

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