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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.44, 911.04 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.44, 911.04 and 520.04 is: 717.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.44 : 911.04 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.44/911.04 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.44x = 911.04 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.44x = 473,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,777.24/660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.37

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