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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 990.93 and 609.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 990.93 and 609.63 is: 914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 990.93 = 609.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/990.93 = 609.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 990.93 × 609.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 604,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,100.66/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.81

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