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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 911.56 and 483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 911.56 and 483.07 is: 666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 911.56 = 483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/911.56 = 483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 911.56 × 483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 440,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,347.29/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.90

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