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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 988.66 and 415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 988.66 and 415.86 is: 622.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 988.66 = 415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/988.66 = 415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 988.66 × 415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 411,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,144.15/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.44

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