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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 913.02 and 578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 913.02 and 578.34 is: 799.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 913.02 = 578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/913.02 = 578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 913.02 × 578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 528,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,035.99/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.65

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