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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.31, 989.85 and 605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.31, 989.85 and 605.62 is: 907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.31 : 989.85 = 605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.31/989.85 = 605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.31x = 989.85 × 605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.31x = 599,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,472.96/660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.87

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