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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.31, 910.68 and 424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.31, 910.68 and 424.30 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.31 : 910.68 = 424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.31/910.68 = 424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.31x = 910.68 × 424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.31x = 386,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,402.43/660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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