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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.38, 910.49 and 423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.38, 910.49 and 423.91 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.38 : 910.49 = 423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.38/910.49 = 423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.38x = 910.49 × 423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.38x = 385,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,963.01/660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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