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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 909.33 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 909.33 and 577.02 is: 794.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 909.33 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/909.33 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 909.33 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 524,701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,701.60/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.51

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