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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 912.12 and 511.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 912.12 and 511.64 is: 706.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 912.12 = 511.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/912.12 = 511.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 912.12 × 511.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 466,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,677.08/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.57

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