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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 989.28 and 417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 989.28 and 417.36 is: 625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 989.28 = 417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/989.28 = 417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 989.28 × 417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 412,885.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,885.90/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.24

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