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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 911.37 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 911.37 and 590.76 is: 815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 911.37 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/911.37 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 911.37 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 538,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,400.94/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.35

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