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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.49, 910.77 and 594.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.49, 910.77 and 594.38 is: 819.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.49 : 910.77 = 594.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.49/910.77 = 594.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.49x = 910.77 × 594.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.49x = 541,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,343.47/660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.61

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