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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.52, 910.26 and 644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.52, 910.26 and 644.32 is: 887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.52 : 910.26 = 644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.52/910.26 = 644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.52x = 910.26 × 644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.52x = 586,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,498.72/660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.93

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