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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.55, 911.15 and 424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.55, 911.15 and 424.42 is: 585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.55 : 911.15 = 424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.55/911.15 = 424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.55x = 911.15 × 424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.55x = 386,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,709.07/660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.44

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