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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.44, 911.08 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.44, 911.08 and 436.46 is: 602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.44 : 911.08 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.44/911.08 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.44x = 911.08 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.44x = 397,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,650.48/660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.10

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