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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.35, 908.30 and 584.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.35, 908.30 and 584.21 is: 803.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.35 : 908.30 = 584.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.35/908.30 = 584.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.35x = 908.30 × 584.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.35x = 530,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,630.48/660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.57

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